Overview
Office Administrator/ Bookkeeper Jobs in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom at Keith Elgin Motor Engineers
Title: Office Administrator/ Bookkeeper
Company: Keith Elgin Motor Engineers
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Office Administrator & Bookkeeper
Location:Â Corstorphine, Edinburgh
Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 (DOE)
Hours:Â Full-Time or Part-Time considered (for the right candidate)
Flexible Working:Â Hybrid options available once established in role
Keith Elgin Motor Engineers is one of Edinburgh’s most trusted independent garages, proudly serving the community since 1993. From our fully equipped workshops, we offer a wide range of vehicle services with a focus on quality, transparency, and customer care. With over 85 years of combined experience in our team, we’re committed to making every customer’s garage experience as smooth and stress-free as possible.
About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive and organised Office Administrator & Bookkeeper join our friendly team based in Corstorphine. While our second location is in Morningside, this role is primarily based at our Corstorphine office. You’ll play a key part in keeping our operations running smoothly, supporting both our front-of-house and back-office functions.
This is a varied role with a mix of administrative, communication, and creative responsibilities — perfect for someone who enjoys multitasking and is eager to grow their skills.
Standard office hours are 8am–6pm, but there is a degree of flexibility in work patterns and arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
Customer Service: Provide friendly and professional support to clients and customers.
Reception Cover:Â Step in to cover receptionist duties during holidays and sickness.
Communication:Â Handle a high volume of phone calls and emails; communicate effectively via Microsoft Teams.
Office Administration:Â Track staff lateness and absences; ensure smooth day-to-day office operations.
Bookkeeping:Â Use Xero (training provided) to manage basic financial records and transactions and liaise with external accountants or auditors as needed.
Social Media & Marketing Support:Â Take photos, post updates, and respond to online reviews.
What We’re Looking For:
Computer literate – particularly with Microsoft Office packages.
Curious and eager to learn — especially about bookkeeping and the automotive industry.
Comfortable with numbers and willing to train in Xero accounting software.
Experience with social media platforms and content creation is a plus.
Organised, adaptable, and able to work independently.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Desirable:
Certification in bookkeeping
Experience with social media
Experience of the automotive industry
Benefits
Training & Development: We’re committed to your growth. We’ll fund any relevant training courses. Note: If you leave within 2 years of completing a funded course, a proportion of the cost may be repayable.
Flexible working arrangements: flexible start/ finish times and lunch breaks, flexible work patterns
TOIL or overtime when covering holidays or sickness
Holiday allowance increasing with each year of service
Industry Experience
No prior experience in the automotive industry is required — just a willingness to learn and get stuck in!
Ready to join a supportive team where no two days are the same?
Apply now and help us keep our business running smoothly and our customers smiling.
Please send your CV and a short cover letter to James : [email protected]
Please note you must have ongoing right to work in the UK for this role, as it is not eligible for sponsorship.
